Sweet Potato Pastry

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups Masa Harina (instant corn tortilla mix)

Preparation

1. Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Let cool to the touch; peel and mash.
2. Combine mashed sweet potatoes, milk, sugar, and salt; beat well. Stir in Masa Harina, mixing until well blended. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 minutes. Divide dough in half, and cover with plastic wrap.